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Installing and Activating a WordPress Theme

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Written by Ryan Lewis
Updated over a month ago

You can easily install and activate a WordPress theme manually from your dashboard.

Follow the steps below to customize the appearance of your website.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard.

  2. From the left-hand menu, navigate to Appearance > Themes.

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  3. Click Add New.

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  4. Select Upload Theme.

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  5. Click Browse, select the theme .zip file from your computer, and then click Install Now.

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  6. Wait for the installation to complete, then click Activate.

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Notes

  • Only .zip files are accepted for manual theme uploads.

  • After activation, you can customize your theme under Appearance > Customize.

  • Deactivating a theme does not delete it; you can reactivate it anytime.

Congratulations! Your new WordPress theme is now installed and active.

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